JOIN US FOR A FUN WINTER HIKE! Our last group hike of 2025!
We will hike the split rock trail to the very popular Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, hiking the Bruce Trail to McCarsten's Lake, lookout trail, and Walter Tovell side trail to some spectacular view points.
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park is a beautiful example of prime Niagara Escarpment forests and meadows. 420 million year old crinoid fossils can also be found along the walls of the crevice.
Here is what to expect:
-12 to 13.3km hike suitable for intermediate level hikers (13.3km if we go to the cave)
- forested paths with rocky outliers
- several magnificent valley views
- a glacial spillway and impressive crevices
- large moss covered boulders
- potentially icy in some sections (microspikes highly recommended)
* free parking
* yoga stretches to warm up before we start the hike and again at the end of the hike
* relaxed pace (we are NOT a fast hiking group). We wait for everyone and slow down when needed/stop and take breaks as needed.
* mindful meditation includes forest bathing (still, quiet time in the forest). We will find a spot in the forest to practise for a minimum of 10 minutes of silent meditation.
* lunch break (bring your own lunch)
What you need to bring:
- wear hiking shoes/hiking boots/winter boots (check the weather before you leave)
- gloves, hat, layers, etc, depending on the weather (dress appropriately for winter)
- pack at least 8 cups of water or hot beverage
- lunch or snacks
- microspikes in case of ice (
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5017-316/microspikes-traction-device?fbclid=IwAR1T39J-wa7LyzPfF9CtOFIHi1npi8AyKhWoDu23hqvDG4JRdb-iEx5nXsA) or buy similar off Amazon*
- optional: hiking poles
Be prepared for all conditions on trail including ice, snow and even mud.
MEETING SPOT:
(Free parking) - small lot - recommend carpooling
Splitrock Narrows Nature Reserve
755437 2nd Line EHS, Shelburne, ON *** copy and paste this into your GPS***
MEETING TIME:
We start at 11:00am. I will guide everyone through a warmup and then we will start the hike.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 12 SPOTS
This meetup will be capped at 12 spots. To join, please reserve a spot by sending the meetup fee as outlined below:
Meetup fee:
$30 any time before 6:00pm Thursday
$35 after 6:01pm Thursday
Please e-transfer to
RXZlbnQgISBCb29raW5nIHwgaG90bWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== and I will add you to the list! Include your NAME in the message.* Please also include the one time annual fee $1.99 if this is your first event in 2025.
Please always specify in your etransfer messages your name and meetup event.
Meetup fees help support in the extensive work involved in planning, organizing, and coordinating events for this group. *
Please join the whatsapp group. Link will be provided in the event. Meetup fees are final.
See you there!
Christine Salib
Admin of Toronto & GTA Meetups
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, PTS, FIS, NWS, MBS
Hike Leader
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